First things first - let me officially share the good news!! The PET scan results are good = there is no evidence of cancer!! Based on the imaging I AM CANCER FREE!! I met with my oncologist on Tuesday 6/19 to officially discuss the results and the future plan. We've decided to continue the Avastin (every 3 weeks) for "a while". We aren't quite sure what "a while" means just yet. Like I've said before, I don't fit into the guidelines so we are just going off gut instincts at this point. The imaging plan will be based on if I remain on maintenance therapy or not. Most likely I will have more imaging done in 6 months.
I received the first "solo infusion" that same day and everything went great! It was so nice to not have to get all the pre-meds (and the IV Benadryl that made me feel all loopy). The Avastin infusion is only 30 minutes long and even with the line flush after I was done by 10am and on my way in to work.And last but not least - my oncologist gave me the okay to stop the Lovenox (blood thinner) >>>>>>>>
Unexpected Struggles:
I know it might sound silly for me to apologize for taking a few weeks to share the good news but I do feel bad that I didn't publish this post sooner. I know that some of you are following my journey via this blog and were anticipating the results. The delay for the first couple of days was because I was so relieved and just wanted to let the good news really sink in. I've had so many obstacles during this journey and I needed some time to take it in and for me to wrap my mind around the good news. I told myself that I would blog after my appointment on Tuesday so that I could give everyone the full picture. But the few times that I sat down and started this post I was still struggling to find the words. I think part of the struggle is - I've become used to the obstacles and it feels weird to finally have good news. Also, there is a part of me that is still reserved. Don't think for one second that I am not grateful or positive for the future. There has definitely been a weight lifted off of my shoulders and I am excited to have some what of a normal life! However, I am forever changed by this journey and I am still adjusting.
What's Next:
My next Avastin infusion is on July 10th. Nathan and I have a much needed vacation planned for the Independence holiday. I plan to keep bloggin' as long as people plan to keep readin'.
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE LOVE AND SUPPORT!!!
I COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THIS WITHOUT ALL OF YOU💗
